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The Book of Enoch , 1882

Scarcely any department of theological science has, in the last few decades, received such marked... more Scarcely any department of theological science has, in the last few decades, received such marked
attention and cultivation as that branch for which the Germans have adopted the felicitous appellation
Neutestamentliche Zeitgeschichte,—the study of the age of Christ in its political, social, and religious aspects.
Observant readers will not have failed to detect that the tendency of modern evangelical theology is to
transfer the centre of interest from the work of Christ to the person of Christ. Hand in hand, and in close
connection with this general tendency, certain auxiliary branches have assumed an importance hitherto not
attributed to them. When the person of Christ forms the cynosure of all eyes, his surroundings proportionally
grow in interest and importance; and hence it is not surprising that so much acumen and learning have been
employed in the truly fascinating study of the Palestine of Christ’s day in all its relations. The central sun casts
its rays of resplendent light on ever-day objects, and these become prominent in proportion as they reflect
this light.
In more than one respect the Book of Enoch is an important factor in these investigations. Being one
of the oldest specimens of apocalyptic literature; reflecting in its different parts the convictions, feelings, and
longings of the people of God at different stages of their development; written in imitation of the spirit of the
prophets, with religious purposes and spiritual objects; it can safely be said to be an invaluable aid to the
understanding of the religious and moral atmosphere in which the Saviour lived. It does not belong merely
to the curiosities of literature, but is a book of positive worth, and the source of much information to the
patient investigator.
This will suffice as an apology for a new translation of Enoch. In the translation the object has been to
render as literally as possible, even if thereby the English should become a little harsh. Of course the notes
do not pretend to unravel all the mysteries in this most mysterious of books; but it is hoped they will be of
some assistance in understanding these intricacies. Naturally, these and the Introduction are, in part, a
compilation; but the thoughts of others have been used with judgment and discrimination, and the sources
are indicated. In all questions the writer has been independent, as will be seen by the fact that he has
frequently departed from beaten paths.
Much remains yet to be done before this book will be entirely understood. Both its connection in
sentiment and expression with the Old Testament, as well as its influence on Talmudic and Rabbinical lore,
especially the latter, must, to a great extent, be the work of future investigations. But even with the limited
means at hand this book, which an inspired writer thought worthy of citation, will not be read by the
Christian theologian and minister without deep interest.
In conclusion the translator desires to express his thanks to his friend Prof. Dr. Adolf Harnack, of
Giessen, Germany, for kind words and deeds in connection with this work; and to Prof. Dr. Ezra Abbot for
his interest and aid in its publication.
GEORGE H. SCHODDE.
Columbus, Ohio, Nov. 21, 1881.
D

Fathers of the Third and Fourth Centuries:

ANF07. Fathers of the Third and Fourth Centuries: Lactantius, Venantius, Asterius, Victorinus, Di... more ANF07. Fathers of the Third and Fourth
Centuries: Lactantius, Venantius, Asterius,
Victorinus, Dionysius, Apostolic Teaching
and Constitutions, Homily, and Liturgies
by
Philip Schaff

Fathers of the Second Century Vol II

ANF02. Fathers of the Second Century: Hermas, Tatian, Athenagoras, Theophilus, and Clement of Ale... more ANF02. Fathers of the Second Century:
Hermas, Tatian, Athenagoras, Theophilus,
and Clement of Alexandria (Entire)
by
Philip Schaff

The Christian Mystery

AND GOD created man in his own image. In his own image created he also nebula, sun, earth, cell a... more AND GOD created man in his own image. In his own image created he also nebula, sun, earth, cell and molecule. For his image is a creature with seven natures, living on three foods, and endowed with all possibilities. Such a creature is truly a cosmos. God is threefold, and through the play of his radiance, his mass and his time, all creatures and all phenomena are brought to being. By his threefold nature, too, they are sustained. For God enters them as three nourishments, without any one of which they perish miserably. Food, breath and light are these three. In their sixfold play the three god-given foods bring to each cosmos all possibilities and the power of choice. And the six dances of divinity are growth, purification, decay, damnation, healing and rebirth. All the creatures of God eat and are eaten. What then is damnation? To be eaten of a lower cosmos. What is rebirth? To be incorporated in a higher. Let the cell then be incorporated in man, let man be incorporated in the sun, let the sun be incorporated in God the Absolute. For thus is the whole redeemed, and that which was separated in the beginning shall be made one in the end. But time-the patience of God-intervenes between us and our perfection. Each cosmos is endowed with a span of life, that other measurement of its size. And the lives of cosmoses are linked as the bird with the tree, and the tree with the seasons. For the life of man is but a breath for the earth his mother, but a wink for the sun his maker.

Ancient Amazons Warrior Women in Myth and, 2016

By Adrienne Mayor: Please read it yourself. :) History magazine 2016

The Adam and Eve Story , 1965

In 1966 a well-known engineer released a book with information that could impact everyone on eart... more In 1966 a well-known engineer released a book with information that could impact everyone on earth. But before anyone could read it, it was classified by the CIA.

We only learned of its existence a few years ago because of a Freedom of Information request.

The CIA only released 57 pages of the original 284-page manuscript. And those pages have been, in the CIA's own words, "sanitized".

Why does the CIA think this book is so dangerous that they had to hide it from the public for 60 years; and continue to hide most of it?

It's because the man who wrote it describes the end of the world.

The Kolbrin Bible

What is presented in this book is a reproduction of one of several versions which have existed in... more What is presented in this book is a reproduction of one of several versions which have existed in similar formsince World War II, first in handwritten form and then in typewritten. What is given here was never intended formultiple or commercial circulation, and there are valid reasons derived from experience why this should be so.However, believing it to be in the public interest, it has lately been decided that it should be made available now,subject to explicit conditions. As far as is known it faithfully follows the authenticated copy of a handwrittenversion reproduced early in this century. This was resurrected in a very dilapidated condition, but has beentranscribed fully as found.Undoubtedly, in transmission some personal colourations may have crept in, but the whole, as it stands now,with its imperfections, is, nevertheless, a reliable and validated medium for bringing a body of spiritual truthsinto concrete being. It is the spirit behind the facade that is the all important factor.The value of what has been salvaged and preserved here is not for the present compilers to determine, researchor edit. Their obligation is seen as being true recorders of what is there, others better able may assess its worth.It is known, however, that some items, which at their face value and in their context seem of little import,contain within themselves something of intrinsic value to the spiritually aware. There are hidden depths whichsuperficial reading will not reveal.The Kolbrin is tendered for acceptance at its face value or, more importantly, for its content of spiritual truthswhich, in any religion, are presented in a form peculiar to particular faiths. It is the degree of spiritual contentexpressed in any religion which establishes its status on the scale of human spirituality. The lifestyle of itsadherents, their accepted precepts and practices, their moral standards, ethics and social concern are whatdetermines the worth of any spiritual philosophy.There have been and may still be, associations of people who accepted the Kolbrin as the pivot point of theirlives, and it is noteworthy, from what is known, that their lifestyle and the quality of their lives were enhancedthrough doing so. People who conduct their lives according to the precepts of the Kolbrin, in association withothers of like mind, will know just where they stand in relation to these others. Relationships established among people who are committed to such precepts, whatever their religious inclinations, are far more firmly foundedthan others which are based on philosophies established on patronizing doctrines derived from cheap productsobtained from the spiritual supermarket.One difficulty has been the fact that the guardians of the Kolbrin have never been literary folk but simplecraftsmen and people far removed from the scholastic and even commercial world. Although it formulates adistinctive spiritual philosophy, this book is not claimed to be anything other than a transmitter of agelesswisdom. It serves the common cause, the common good and the common man through presentation in a particular form.The earlier preservation and subsequent compilation of the Kolbrin was the outcome of independent individualefforts. No one can claim authorship and the present reconstructors who have compiled the book in its presentform are no more than transmitters who accept in good faith what has been passed on to them.Sufficient funds have been received to ensure the production of the Kolbrin and its subsequent continuance. It isincumbent on the compilers to ensure the conservation of these funds and to take adequate steps to entrust them.Irrespective of origins or contributors, the Kolbrin as a whole and in its present form has been adequatelyvalidated and endorsed by Higher Authorities as being a body of wisdom conducive to spiritual enlightenment.

This work is dedicated to the men and women who serve their God by activating the good resident i... more This work is dedicated to the men and women who serve their God by activating the
good resident in their hearts.
To the promotion of the ideal of true love and the consolidation of families through
the fostering of family ethics and traditional moral values.
To the furtherance of all things conducive to the betterment of individuals and the
advancement of humankind.
To the enhancement of the spirit of goodwill inherent in the human race and the
preservation of all the qualities from the past which continue to serve the Cause of
Good.
To this end, the sincere efforts of the Publishers and Distributors, and all profits from
this book, are dedicated.

Manual of Mythology, 1874

Greek and Roman Norse and old German Hindoo and Egyptian mythology Who's Who in Mythology: A Cla... more Greek and Roman
Norse and old German
Hindoo and Egyptian mythology

Who's Who in Mythology: A Classic Guide to the Ancient World (1874)

Atlantis, the Antediluvian World, 1882

Searching for answers: Where do we come from? Mythology of the world, before the floods. Sunken ... more Searching for answers: Where do we come from? Mythology of the world, before the floods. Sunken Atlantis.

ATLANTIS:
THE ANTEDILUVIAN WORLD,
IGNATIUS DONNELLY.
ILLUSTRATED.

• The world has made such comet-like advance
Lately on science, we may almost hope,
Before we die of sheer decay, to learn
Something about our infancy ; when lived
That great, original, broad-eyed, sunken race.
Whose knowledge, like the sea-sustaining rocks,
Hath formed the base of this world'' s fluctuous lore. "
Festus.

Audbjørn av Fjordane, Eidekongen og andre funn i Nordfjord

Lay of Fafnir 172 but, in the following night, the Master again consults the stars, when, to his ... more Lay of Fafnir 172 but, in the following night, the Master again consults the stars, when, to his great amazement, he sees the star of Saemund directly above his head, and again sets off after the fugitives. Observing this, Saemund says: "The astrologer is again after us, and again we must look to ourselves ; take my shoe off again, and with your knife stab me in the thigh; fill the shoe with blood, and place it on the top of my head." John does as directed, and the Master, again gazing at the stars, says : "There is blood now about the star of Master Koll, and the stranger has for certain murdered him/' and so returns home. The old man now has once more recourse to his art ; but on seeing Ssemund's star shining brightly above him, he exclaimed : "My pupil is still living; so much the better. I have taught him more than enough; for he outdoes me both in astrology and magic. Let them now proceed in safety ; I am unable to hinder their departure." *Bishop P. B. Muller supposes the greater number of the Eddaic poems to be of the 8th century, Sagabibliothek II, p. 131.

The Book of Enoch , 1882

Fathers of the Third and Fourth Centuries:

Fathers of the Second Century Vol II

The Christian Mystery

Ancient Amazons Warrior Women in Myth and, 2016

By Adrienne Mayor: Please read it yourself. :) History magazine 2016

The Adam and Eve Story , 1965

We only learned of its existence a few years ago because of a Freedom of Information request.

The CIA only released 57 pages of the original 284-page manuscript. And those pages have been, in the CIA's own words, "sanitized".

Why does the CIA think this book is so dangerous that they had to hide it from the public for 60 years; and continue to hide most of it?

It's because the man who wrote it describes the end of the world.

The Kolbrin Bible

Manual of Mythology, 1874

Greek and Roman Norse and old German Hindoo and Egyptian mythology Who's Who in Mythology: A Cla... more Greek and Roman
Norse and old German
Hindoo and Egyptian mythology

Who's Who in Mythology: A Classic Guide to the Ancient World (1874)

Atlantis, the Antediluvian World, 1882

ATLANTIS:
THE ANTEDILUVIAN WORLD,
IGNATIUS DONNELLY.
ILLUSTRATED.

Audbjørn av Fjordane, Eidekongen og andre funn i Nordfjord

Myths and Legends of the Celtic Race by Thomas Rolleston, 1911

THE Past may be forgotten, but it never dies. The elements which in the most remote times have en... more THE Past may be forgotten, but it never dies. The elements which in the most remote times have entered into a nation's composition endure through all its history, and help to mould that history, and to stamp the character and genius of the people.

The examination, therefore, of these elements, and the recognition, as far as possible, of the part they have actually contributed to the warp and weft of a nation's life, must be a matter of no small interest and importance to those who realise that the present is the child of the past, and the future of the present; who will not regard themselves, their kinsfolk, and their fellow citizens as mere transitory phantoms, hurrying from darkness into darkness, but who know that, in them, a vast historic stream of national life is passing from its distant and mysterious origin towards a future which is largely conditioned by all the past wanderings of that human stream, but which is also, in no small degree, what they, by their courage, their patriotism, their knowledge, and their understanding, choose to make it.

The part played by the Celtic race as a formative influence in the history, the literature, and the art of the people inhabiting the British Islands - a people which from that centre has spread its dominions over so vast an area of the earth's surface - has been unduly obscured in popular thought. For this the current use of the term "Anglo-Saxon" applied to the British people as a designation of race is largely responsible. Historically the term is quite misleading. There is nothing to justify this singling out of two Low-German tribes when we wish to indicate the race character of the British people. The use of it leads to such absurdities as that which the writer noticed not long ago, when the proposed elevation by the Pope of an Irish bishop to a cardinalate was described in an English newspaper as being prompted by the desire of the head of the Catholic Church to pay a compliment to "the Anglo-Saxon race."

The true term for the population of these islands, and for the typical and dominant part of the population of North America, is not Anglo-Saxon, but Anglo-Celtic. It is precisely in this blend of Germanic and Celtic elements that the British people are unique - it is precisely this blend which gives to this people the fire, the elan, and in literature and art the sense of style, colour, drama, which are not common growths of German soil, while at the same time it gives the deliberateness and depth, the reverence for ancient law and custom, and the passion for personal freedom, which are more or less strange to the Romance nations of the South of Europe.

Kaupang The Viking Town, 2004

Kaupang: The Viking Town. Profile image of Frans-Arne H Stylegar Frans-Arne H Stylegar · Profil... more Kaupang: The Viking Town.
Profile image of Frans-Arne H Stylegar Frans-Arne H Stylegar
· Profile image of Dagfinn Skre Dagfinn Skre.

The role of cult and feasting in the emergence of Neolithic communities.

Göbekli Tepe is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of modern times, pushing bac... more Göbekli Tepe is one of the most important archaeological discoveries of modern times, pushing back the origins of monumentality beyond the emergence of agriculture. We are pleased to present a summary of work in progress by the excavators of this remarkable site and their latest thoughts about its role and meaning. At the dawn of the Neolithic, hunter-gatherers congregating at Göbekli Tepe created social and ideological cohesion through the carving of decorated pillars, dancing, feasting-and, almost certainly, the drinking of beer made from fermented wild crops.

Kort nordisk Gudelære, 1867

This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it ... more This is a digital copy of a book that was preserved for generations on library shelves before it was carefully scanned by Google as part of a project to make the world's books discoverable online. It has survived long enough for the copyright to expire and the book to enter the public domain. A public domain book is one that was never subject to copyright or whose legal copyright term has expired. Whether a book is in the public domain may vary country to country. Public domain books are our gateways to the past, representing a wealth of history, culture and knowledge that's often difficult to discover. Marks, notations and other marginalia present in the original volume will appear in this file-a reminder of this book's long journey from the publisher to a library and finally to you.

THE GREAT DECEPTION Comyns Beaumont, 2015

"I must confess that over thirty years ago I stumbled rather than deliberately walked into a reco... more "I must confess that over thirty years ago I stumbled rather than
deliberately walked into a recognition that the history of remote days
as passed down was based on false premises in regard to the most
famous ancient peoples, both in regard to geography and chronology."
- from THE RIDDLE OF PREHISTORIC BRITAIN
by William Comyns Beaumont (1873-1956)

For new readers who have arrived here without having voraciously
devoured Comyns Beaumont's four previous volumes with their
complex revision of history, geography, science and religion gently
leading up to this final revelation, have no fear. You are floated
rather than thrown into the deep end. Deep it certainly is, but it is
less of an end than the beginning of an idea whose time has come
round again, like the Great Year.

"The Great Year - the basis of Royal Arch Masonry - refers to the 'Precession of the
Equinoxes', whereby the constellations appear to rotate around the earth because of the
'wobbling' phenomenon caused by forces exerted by the Sun on the bulges at the Equator.
The effect is like that of a spinning top which wobbles as it loses momentum. The sky is
divided into 12 constellations: 12 x 30 degrees x 72 years gives a 'Great Year' cycle of
25,920 years. Comyns Beaumont emphasises the many cyclical cosmic influences, greater
and lesser, whose trickle-down effects impact upon the earth, often in catastrophic ways."

Paradise Found the Cradle of the Human RACE AT THE NORTH POLE, 1885

A Study of the Prehistoric World. THIS book is not the work of a dreamer. Neither has it procee... more A Study of the Prehistoric World.

THIS book is not the work of a dreamer.
Neither has it proceeded from a love of learned paradox.
Nor yet is it a cunningly devised fable aimed at particular tendencies in current science, philosophy,
or religion. It is a thoroughly serious and sincere
attempt to present what is to the author s mind
the true and final solution of one of the greatest
and most fascinating of all problems connected
with the history of mankind.
That this true solution has not been furnished
before is not strange. The suggestion that primi
tive Eden was at the Arctic Pole seems at first sight the most incredible of all wild and willful paradoxes. And it is only within the lifetime of our own generation that the progress of geological
discovery has relieved the hypothesis of fatal ante
cedent improbability. Moreover, when one consid
ers the enormous variety and breadth of the fields from which its evidences of truth must be derived ; when one remembers how recent are those com
parative sciences on whose results the argument
must chiefly depend ; when one observes that many
of the most striking of our alleged proofs, both in the physical and in the anthropological domain,
are precisely the latest of the conclusions of these
most modern of all sciences, it is easy to see that a generation ago the demonstration here attempted
could not have been given. Even five years ago some of the most interesting and cogent of our arguments would as yet have been lacking.
The interest which has so long invested our problem, and which has prompted so many at tempts to solve it, was never greater than to-day.
The lapse of centuries has rendered many another
question antiquated, but not this. On the con
trary, the more the modern world has advanced in new knowledge, the more exigent has grown the
necessity of finding a valid solution. Men are feel ing as never before that until the starting-point of human history can be determined, the historian,
the archaeologist, and the paleontological anthro
pologist are all working in the dark. It is seen
that without this desideratum the ethnologist, the
philologist, the mythographer, the theologian, the
sociologist can none of them construct anything
not liable to profound modification, if not to utter overthrow, the moment any new light shall be
thrown upon the mother-region and the prehistoric
movements of the human race.

BY WILLIAM F. WARREN.

Makers of Civilization in Race and History, 1929

Makers of Civilization in Race and History: Rise of the Aryans or Sumerians ,Their Kings, Histori... more Makers of Civilization in Race and History: Rise of the Aryans or Sumerians ,Their Kings, Historical Originals of Mythic god's +heroes to the Rise of Civilization 3380 B.C. from Indo-Aryan ,Egyptian, Hittite, Indian, Gothic Sources +The Kish/Kings list+Tablets, Linguistics, Cosmogonies-
L.A. Waddell

This exhaustive groundbreaking exploration into the origins of early civilizations, positing that the Sumerians are the lost early Aryans whose cultural and linguistic heritage significantly influenced various ancient societies. The book delves into the historical connections between the Sumerians and other civilizations, including the Egyptians, Greeks, Phoenicians, and early Britons.
Waddell systematically examines the racial and linguistic affinities of the Sumerians, tracing their civilization, language, writing, and religion back to Aryan roots. He argues that significant ancient groups, such as the Trojans and the Etruscans, share this Sumerian heritage, suggesting a web of cultural exchange and influence that shaped the development of Western civilization.
Through detailed analysis of ancient texts, dynastic lists, and archaeological findings, Waddell reveals the synchronisms between Mesopotamian and Egyptian chronologies, identifying key figures like Sargon of Akkad and Menes as pivotal to the historical narrative. His research highlights the interconnectivity of ancient kingdoms and the migratory patterns of Indo-Aryans, framing their civilizations as essential to understanding the evolution of global history.
The work concludes with a thorough examination of the legacies of these civilizations, urging a reevaluation of historical timelines and the contributions of the Sumerians and their descendants to the fabric of human progress.

Norges Jernalder. De Romerske provinser i Norge

Boken er en lettfattelig uvidenskapelig historie om Norge i perioden 1500 f.Kr. til 525 e.Kr. bas... more Boken er en lettfattelig uvidenskapelig historie om Norge i perioden 1500 f.Kr. til 525 e.Kr.
basert på kunnskap fra skriftlige kilder og arkeologiske funn i Europa og Asia.
Kunnskapen finnes fritt tilgjengelig og dekker mange fagfelt. For å forstå historien har
tekniske prosesser som kom hit med mennesker hatt stor betydning.
Dagens nordmenn er i liten grad etterkommere etter de første som kom da isen smeltet. Våre
forfedre kom fra Europa og Asia i senere innvandringer.
Å samle kunnskapsfragmenter fra Europa og Asia, binde dem sammen til en historie har
vært en hobby. Sentralt står Europas og Roms behov for metaller som fantes i Norge.
Det er fritt for alle å sitere fra boken bare dere oppgir kilden.

S. Gihle Raddum

MEDIEVAL IRELAND AN ENCYCLOPEDIA, 2005

INTRODUCTION Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia presents the multiple facets of life in Ireland be... more INTRODUCTION
Medieval Ireland: An Encyclopedia presents the multiple facets of life in Ireland before and after the Anglo-
Norman invasion of 1169, from the sixth to the sixteenth century. It provides reliable, scholarly information for
the student, scholar, or general reader who wishes to learn more about this vivid period of history. The medieval
period in Ireland was rich in culture, and Medieval Ireland provides information on such facets as architecture,
art, craftsmanship, language, mythology, and religion. Further, many public figures of this time period in Ireland—
ranging from kings to saints to poets—are portrayed throughout the text. The common life of the medieval Irish
is covered in such topics as agriculture, coinage, law, clothing, villages, and games. Giving context to these
subjects are the many outside influences that affected Irish civilization at this time. The Viking and Anglo-Norman
invasions are discussed, as are the literary and cultural influences of many European countries. Thus the work
is useful to people studying related topics, including Anglo-Saxon England, Carolingian Gaul, Norman England,
and Viking-Age Scandinavia.
The fact that this reference work is dedicated solely to medieval Ireland—not prehistory and not contemporary
affairs—gives it a value missing from other more chronologically broad-ranging works. If one is interested in just
the medieval period, this volume is tailor-made. This encyclopedia is not just a history book, but as far as practicable
it reaches beyond history to all recoverable areas of medieval Irish society. By confining the content to the thousand
or so years that make up medieval Ireland, and exploring all aspects of that time, we have produced a unique
volume. The major areas of knowledge on the subject of medieval Ireland are accessible within the covers of this
book, as either separate essays or discussed within a broader context in another essay.

De materia medica, 2000

EDITORIAL PREFACE Pedanius Dioscorides the Greek wrote this De Materia Medica approximately two ... more EDITORIAL PREFACE

Pedanius Dioscorides the Greek wrote this De Materia
Medica approximately two thousand years ago. In
1655 John Goodyer made an English translation from a
manuscript copy, and in 1933 Robert T Gunther edited
this, Hafner Publishing Co, London & New York,
printing it. This was probably not corrected against the
Greek, and this version of Goodyer's Dioscorides makes
no such attempt either.
The purpose of this new edition is to offer a more
accessible text to today’s readers, as the ‘english-ed’ copy
by Goodyer is generously endowed with post-medieval
terminology and is presently out of print. The reader may
wish to refer to Greek, Latin, or other versions —
including these lies beyond the scope of the present
effort. I have not attempted to make the text uniform, and
though I have included some sixteenth-century and
Linnaean names, many do not indicate current usage.
While it is not my intention to contribute to the
controversy surrounding the true identities of the plants,
minerals, and creatures in De Materia Medica, where
available I have suggested possible plant names, with an
indication of other plants using the same name today. I
will appreciate any pertinent information that has been
overlooked, and wish to acknowledge the errors that
remain. Thus the proposed herbs provide some
possibilities, and the reader is invited to place a personal
interpretation upon the material. The illustrations
suggest further options in some instances.
Dioscorides’ treatise is not offered as a primary
resource for medical treatment. Readers should in the
first instance obtain medical advice from qualified,
registered health professionals. Many treatments
considered acceptable two thousand years ago are
useless or harmful. This particularly applies to the
abortifacients mentioned in the manuscript, most of
which contain toxins considered dangerous in the
required doses. With all this in mind, I believe the
information in this document is still of interest and
benefit to us, after all this time.

Gods of the north, 1955

MYTHOLOGY is every man's business; whether it be of the private kind called psychology or the co... more MYTHOLOGY is every man's business; whether it be of the
private kind called psychology or the collective kind which
manifests itself in stories of the gods.
A myth is like a dream; it is a direct expression of the unconscious mind, and the events of a myth, its characters and
symbols are to the human race as the events, characters and
symbols of his dream are to the individual. Like a dream the
myth may ignore the conventional logic of space and time relationships, of events following one after another in a causal
sequence. Nevertheless, a dream has a meaning which can be
made plain; and so has a myth. It is not easy to interpret the
myths of our own race, for our near ancestors-those of a
thousand odd years ago-were persuaded to forget them or to
relegate their broken remnants to the nursery. The Gods of the
North were once upon a time the gods of our forefathers. The
fossilized remains of these deities survive in place-names for
instance, as Wansdyke, Wednesbury, Wensley, Tuesley and
Thundersley; in the names of the days of the week, as Sunday,
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday; in folklore and fairy tale with their stories of Wayland Smith, witches
on broomsticks and the Wild Rider. Such remains are, on
their own, largely useless as an aid to reconstructing the mythology of our forefathers; if we want to do that we can call in
archaeology and philology but mainly we must rely on a
literature which grew, first orally and then in manuscript, in
Iceland. How we should have such close links with the men
of lceland asks for an explanation.

This diary begins with a summary of history in Britain from before the invasion by Julius Caesar down to the year A.D.1 when itrecords Octavianus reigned 56 years and in the 42nd year of his reign Christ was born. Scanty annals follow up to the year A.D. 449 when the coming of the Angles,Saxons and Jutesto Britain is recorded.From then on the entries become (in general) more detailed and longer. Today there exist seven known manuscripts of the Old English Chronicle

BRIAN BRANSTON